Glenmead Primary School
Birmingham, B44 8UQ · Birmingham · primary school
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139th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.8/10 against 1,446 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Glenmead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 263 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in terms of daily teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Glenmead Primary School
Overview
Glenmead Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking significant improvement since its previous rating. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils feel safe, behave well, and enjoy their learning experiences. Leaders have driven clear ambitions for the school, resulting in strong outcomes in reading, mathematics, and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy school life’ and demonstrate high levels of engagement, particularly in reading and mathematics, where the curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘coherently sequenced’.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils adhering to rules of being ‘ready, respectful and safe’ and bullying being ‘rare’.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they ‘access the full curriculum’.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with staff receiving appropriate training and leaders taking ‘effective action’ on concerns.
- Staff morale is high, with positive feedback regarding workload reduction and the quality of support provided by leaders and governors.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in ‘a few subjects’ lacks sufficient planning and sequencing, meaning pupils’ knowledge is not yet secure; leaders must complete reviews within identified timescales.
- Not all subject leaders monitor the impact of their curriculum plans with ‘enough rigour’, requiring better sharing of strong leadership examples and targeted support for evaluation.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that staff are well-trained, report concerns readily, and leaders maintain detailed records while working closely with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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